BQDKN - E-126 MERCURY OXIDE-ZINC

  • MSDS: BQDKN
  • Manufacturer: EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
  • Product Name: E-126 MERCURY OXIDE-ZINC
  • National Stock Number: 6135-00-422-5256
Product Identification

Product ID:E-126 MERCURY OXIDE-ZINC
MSDS Date:03/19/1991
FSC:6135
NIIN:00-422-5256
MSDS Number: BQDKN

Responsible Party
EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
CHECKERBOARD SQ
ST LOUIS, MO 63164
US

Emergency Phone: 216-835-7368/314-982-2000

Info Phone: 216-837-7368

Preparer: H.R. ERSKINE

Cage: 83740

Contractor
EVEREADY BATTERY CO INC
ST LOUIS, MO 63164 US

Telephone: 216-835-7368

Cage: 83740

Ingredients

MANGANESE DIOXIDE

CAS: 1313-13-9

RTECS: OP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 0-15%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (AS MN DUST)


MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3-1.5%

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 20-50%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG HG/M3;SKIN;C

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG HG/M3; 9293


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-6%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 0-6%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEALTH HAZARDS: BATTERY IS AN ARTICLE.
NO HEALTH HAZARD IN NORMAL USE. CONTENTS OF AN OPENED BATTERY CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS, IRRITATION AND CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NO OVEREXPOSURE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
BATTERY IS HERMETICALLY SEALED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER WHILE
REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION:
REMOVE V ICTIM TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.CALL BATTERY
INGESTION HOT LINE 202-625-3333.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS SUCH AS MERCURY VAPORS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SEAL THE BATTERY IN AN AIRTIGHT OR WATERTIGHT
CONTAINER. BATTERIES EVOLVE HYDROGEN AND CAN FORM AND EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE WITH AIR. DO NOT OBSTRUCT SAFETY RELEASE VENTS ON
BATTERIES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT.
Protective Gloves:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Eye Protection:NOT NECESSARY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURER STATES ON MSDS THAT ITEM IS ARTICLE; MSDS FOR INFORMATION
ONLY.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:CYLINDRICAL 8.4 VOLTS BATTERY 0.74 IN. DIAMETER X
2.00 IN. LONG.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURY VAPORS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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